2 Kinds Of Dietary Fiber Powder Recommended By Nutri Avenue

Dietary Fiber Powder is a polysaccharide. It can neither be digested nor absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract nor produce energy. The nutritional community recognizes it as a seventh-category nutrient.

According to the solubility in water, dietary fiber is divided into soluble dietary fiber and insoluble dietary fiber. Water-soluble dietary fiber dissolves in water and turns into jelly after digestion. It has the effect of improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels and inhibiting the rise in blood sugar. On the other hand, insoluble dietary fiber does not dissolve in water. Therefore, even if digested, it reaches the colon intact.

2 Kinds Of Dietary Fiber Powder Recommended By Nutri Avenue

Resistant Dextrin

Soluble glucan (2000 Dal) is obtained by using non-GMO edible starch as raw material, heating it under acidic conditions to dextrinize it, and then purifying it. This substance is called resistant dextrin. Its appearance is white to light yellow powder. It is slightly sweet and has an inherent smell. But no smell.

The sweetness of resistant dextrin is low, only 10% of sucrose. It also leads to its low-calorie characteristics, about 1.9 kcal/g. This ingredient is resistant to acid, heat, and freezing.

The benefits of resistant dextrin are as follows.

• It proliferates beneficial bacteria. It has a two-way regulating effect.
• It inhibits the rise in blood sugar after meals. In other words, it maintains blood sugar levels.
• It improves lipid metabolism.
• It promotes mineral absorption.
• It increases the frequency of bowel movements. It helps improve constipation.

Application Areas: Dairy Products, Infant Food, etc.

Resistant dextrin can replace part of sugar or fat to prepare low-calorie ice cream, low-fat yogurt drinks, etc.

Adding resistant dextrin to infant food can improve the utilization of nutrients and promote the absorption of trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, etc.

In order to keep the product soft and moist, water-soluble resistant dextrin is added to pastries. It increases the product’s shelf life, thereby extending the shelf life.

Dietary fiber and protein interact through salt and hydrophobic bonds to form a thermally stable gel. It also prevents fragrance from evaporating. Resistant dextrin can also be used as a high-quality fat substitute in meat products.

Polydextrose

The ingredient is a polysaccharide composed of randomly cross-linked glucose. It is made of glucose, a small amount of sorbitol, and citric acid through high-temperature melting and polycondensation. Polydextrose appears as white to slightly yellow solid particles. It is easily soluble in water and has no odor.

Like resistant dextrin, polydextrose is only 10% as sweet as sucrose. It has high solubility, higher than sucrose, sorbitol, xylitol, etc. It also has high thermal stability. Under the same conditions, polydextrose has a higher viscosity than sucrose. When the ambient humidity is high, it will fully absorb water. At the same time, it maintains the water activity of the product.

The benefits of polydextrose are as follows.

1. Its energy metabolism value is only 1.9 kcal/g, an indigestible sugar.
2. Its fermentation and decomposition rate is slower than that of other prebiotics. Its regulatory effect can be maintained to the end of the intestine.
3. It increases short-chain fatty acids in the intestines. It effectively lowers intestinal pH. Simply put, it improves intestinal function.
4. It has prebiotic benefits. It can selectively increase beneficial bacteria in the intestine while inhibiting the proliferation of harmful bacteria.

Resistant Dextrin VS Polydextrose: What’s Different?

All in all, the uniqueness of both is as follows.

As a kind of soluble dietary fiber powder, resistant dextrin can be combined with high-intensity sweeteners to improve taste. It can also be used in foods or beverages with added metal elements such as iron to improve the taste of iron and other metal elements. Because of its entrapping properties, resistant dextrin can encapsulate the taste of volatile compounds such as vinegar, soybeans, tea polyphenols, etc. This dietary fiber can be used in ordinary foods.

Polydextrose has a high viscosity and can be used as a thickener. In addition, it can also be used as a filler and formulation agent. It is fermented and utilized by microorganisms at the slowest rate in the intestine. It can be taken directly in capsules, tablets, oral liquids, granules, etc. The dosage is 5 to 15 grams per day. When used as a dietary fiber ingredient in health care products, the additional amount is 0.5% to 50%. Therefore, its application areas include food, food additives, and supplements.

Conclusion

The two dietary fiber powders introduced today, including resistant dextrin and polydextrose, can be used well in food, additives, and health care products. They play a positive role in intestinal health and are healthier and safer. Nutri Avenue offers a variety of Dietary Fiber Powders, including the two products recommended today. Welcome to contact us for more detailed product information and quotation.